Play Microcosm – a unique puzzle game adventure!

Microcosm is a unique puzzle game adventure to get our round characters from one end of the land to the portal. Use the character’s limited abilities to propel them through the terrain to collect energy coins and crystals while avoiding epic deaths.

Pros & Cons:

Unique puzzle game using the various powers to get the characters to the portal!

Awesome graphics and interesting worlds!

Cons

Touch screen controls a bit unresponsive, which make it frustratingly difficult to progress.

Missing a few worlds at game launch.

Features:

Microcosm starts you as a miniature sun character in a strange bright tropical land. His abilities are very limited and you can slingshot him to get him to roll around. The longer you stretch the tail the farther he’ll go. So you can propel him in a particular direction or use it to make him jump. This can only be used on terrain and not mid-air (which is quite a shame you can’t use mid-air on some levels- but I guess it adds to the challenge factor of the game). You must collect as many gold coins and blue energy crystals- this ups your score at the end of the level. The goal is to reach the end portal to advance to the next level- while avoid falling in pits to epic deaths.

My biggest gripe about the game is the on-screen controls. At times they become a bit unresponsive. For example, starting at level 5 is the introduction of characters with crazy long sticky tongues which help you out. You attach it to the fiery character in order to slingshot him to other platforms. Excellent timing and aim is required to catapult our protagonist. The problem is when it’s time to tap to release- it often doesn’t respond properly causing you to repeat the action over and over again. Yes, this makes the game more difficult but frustratingly difficult to progress. I assume the characters represent the four basic elements; fire, earth, water and air. At the time of review the latter two were not yet available but hopefully will be soon. Either way, the launch includes 40 challenging levels to complete.

Hopefully these quarks are resolved soon, however, the visuals are awesome. There is a light tropical and dark world (where the character switches). They are vivid and well animated! The background music and sounds effects are pretty cool too- very fitting of the peculiar adventure.

Microcosm – Gameplay 1

Microcosm – Gameplay 2

Microcosm – Gameplay 3

Microcosm – Gameplay 4

Microcosm – Make it to the Portal

Microcosm – Gameplay 5

Microcosm – End of Level Scoring

Microcosm – Start Screen

Microcosm – Worlds

Microcosm – Options

AndroidTapp.com Rating

(4.0 out of 5)

Should you Download Microcosm (puzzle game)? Microcosm is a juicy start to an excellent puzzle game adventure. Although there are a few missing worlds and it can be more frustrating than challenging in parts, if you concentrate it can be quite the rewarding puzzler. It’s only a buck in Google Play so go and tap the big green Install button above and download it!